this is a great trail for drivers, cyclists, and runners! i'd been a passenger in a car along this trail/road in the past, but last month was my first time as a pedestrian!
my friends and i were in town for the weekend, attending another friend's wedding, and decided to run along this trail, very early in the morning, whilst it was still quiet....vineyards were still closed to the public and there weren't many cars.
we started in downtown napa and ran along the sidewalks (where they existed) and then primarily in the bike lane as we headed north. even though it wasn't busy, we could still admire each and every vineyard that we ran past, each one a little different, some offering fresh fruits and produce as well.
we even ran past a farm and saw some horses and llamas! beware, if the llama raises his ears, it means he's about to spit on you! fortunately, i didn't stick around long enough to watch whether the ears were raised!
there are no restrooms or water fountains along this trail, since it was designed for mainly vehicular traffic, so if you do run here, be sure to bathroom up before you start and bring your own hydration, especially if you plan to run longer and during the warmer parts of the day.
the trail is predominantly flat, with a few gentle rolling hills. some of them produce blind spots so proceed with caution, especially during heavy traffic hours.
for those who want a longer distance, or are training for a marathon or ultra, this trail extends 28 miles from downtown napa to calistoga, so you could potentially run 56 miles roundtrip! read more